September is Suicide Prevention Month & National Recovery Month
To support you, here is a range of helpful education and resources curated by PMH nurses.
FREE CE for September – (free to APNA members only)
- The Lived Experience of Stigma by Suicide-Attempt Survivors: A Phenomenological Study 0.5 contact hours
- When Substance Use Impacts the Professional: Recognition, Recovery, and Practice Challenges 1.5 pharmacology contact hours
PMH Nurse Resources
- APNA Suicide Prevention Competencies: Your essential competencies for the assessment and management of individuals at risk for suicide
- APNA Position: Competencies for Nurse-Assessment and Management of Inpatient Suicide Risk: Updated May 2022, this document provides context for the competencies and how they can be used
- Recovery Guides & Tools: Helpful resources gathered for you by the APNA Recovery Council
APNA 36th Annual Conference Preview
Check out some of the exciting ways that PMH nurses are making strides in recovery and suicide prevention with presentations on topics such as these at the APNA 36th Annual Conference:
- Recovery based programs and practices for SUD
- Suicide prevention efforts tailored to specific settings
- Designing and fostering recovery-oriented environments
- Screening for and addressing youth suicidal ideation
- Post-trauma recovery for a wide range of populations
